Christ’s Word to be Believed
Preaching, healing and disciplining
that summarises the daily activities
of the Son of Man. Luke records
the healings with careful attention.
And those documented miracles
become proof of Jesus’ claim to
a faithless & perverse generation.
As he preaches and heals, Jesus
patiently prepares His disciples
to carry on in His absence. The
cost is steep, but the goal of saving
lives eternally makes it worthwhile.
Lord, we Believe Your Word:
The twelve came to him and said:
Send the crowds away to nearby
villages so they can find food and
lodging for the night. There is
nothing to eat here in this deserted
place. But Jesus said: You feed
them. Impossible! They protested.
We have only five loaves of bread
and two fish. Or are U expecting
us to go and buy enough food
for this whole crowd (Lk 9:12-13).
Then Jesus said to them: If anyone
desires to come after me, let him
deny himself, and take up his
cross daily and follow me (v23).
As He prayed, the appearance of
His face was altered and his robe
became white and glistening…
And a voice came out of the
cloud saying: This is My beloved
Son. Hear Him (v29-35). Amen.
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